Careers and Jobs

MASTERCHEFS – Fear for over 600 jobs.

FEARS are growing for over 600 jobs at Masterchefs after the hospitality giant for the corporate sector signalled plans to appoint a liquidator.

The company has been in operation for more than 20 years and employs about 200 full-time staff and 400 part-time.

The company services some major contracts including the Irish Open, the Curragh and Fairyhouse.

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GOOGLE NEWS MEANS GREAT NEWS FOR IRELAND & POTENTIAL JOBS

Google keep on moving up and this is great news for Ireland. Indication is that there will be more investment and more jobs. Google is ahead a huge employer in Ireland but looks set to get even bigger. Read the report on Google below.

Internet giant Google is set to increase investment at its Dublin base and hire more staff on the heels of strong third-quarter results.

Chief executive Eric Schmidt confirmed the news yesterday in Killarney where the company was hosting its European employee conference — Engage 2009.

He said that as global revenues grow, so too would Google’s investment in Ireland where the company employs 1,500 at its Dublin base on Barrow Street.

“The majority of global revenues go through here. We will be looking to hire,” Mr Schmidt said.

Despite the tough economic environment, last week Google reported a 7pc increase in third-quarter revenues of $6bn, prompting Mr Schmidt to say the worst of the recession was behind the company and that he planned to invest heavily in the company’s future.

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The New York Stock Exchange creates 400 jobs in Belfast

It has been announced that 400 new jobs will be created in Belfast as the result of a major new investment by The New York Stock Exchange. The New York Stock Exchange plans to establish a high-tech service centre in the city and says the jobs will come on stream over the next three years.

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US firm Harris Corporation will be closing its plant in Cork with the loss of 119 jobs. The staff were told at a meeting last week and the decision will impact 69 full-time and 50 part-time workers.

The company, which makes security electronic devices, The company was formerly known as Tyco Electronics and manufactures security electronic devices. The US multi-national said the decision was taken because of existing capabilities elsewhere in the company.

Some great jobs news for Monday morning – PAYPAL has announced that it will be creating 100 new jobs in Dublin. Read the full story below. For all the latest jobs news in Ireland – CAREERS & JOBS.

Online payment giant PayPal has announced it is to create 100 new jobs at its Dublin facility.

The firm, which currently employs 950 people at its European Centre of Excellence in Blanchardstown, is to expand its customer service operations, recruiting candidates with fluent English and a second European language.

PayPal opened its European operations centre in Dublin in 2003, when it employed just 25 people. This latest recruitment round will bring to 1050 the number of people working for the eBay subsidiary in Ireland. The Dublin centre manages all direct customer contact for PayPal’s businesses across Europe.

Six months ago the Taoiseach Brian Cowen officially opened PayPal’s European Centre of Excellence, at which time the firm announced it would invest USD15 million to support the development of its Irish operations. The Taoiseach has welcomed the new jobs saying they represent “a major vote of confidence in Ireland as a location for investment”.

Just under half (45 percent) of PayPal’s revenue comes from its international business, with the bulk of this revenue coming from PayPal’s European markets. PayPal processed more than USD15 billion in total payments volume (TPV) in Europe in 2008.

The Government is keen to enhance Ireland’s reputation as an ideal investment location for global multinationals. This announcement from such a high profile company as PayPal will serve as positive affirmation of Ireland’s potential and should be seen as a welcome advertisement for Ireland Inc.

NEW JOBS FOR CORK – MCAFEE CREATES 120 NEW JOBS

Cork may have lost the All Ireland but the new jobs announced may soften the blow.

Security software firm McAfee will create 120 new jobs in Cork. These jobs will come as part of an expansion at its operation in the city. The expanded facility will include McAfee’s sales operations for its European, Middle Eastern and African division. There are currently 170 employees at headquarters in Cork the home of the company’s software operations.

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FREE Career Workshop for jobseekers.

There will be FREE Career Workshop for jobseekers on 30th September. The event is being run by the NRF and will have spaces for 100 lucky people. If you have some free time it may be worth a visit.

The workshop will run for 90 minutes and will cover:

• Writing a world class CV
• Where to find the next job
• Advice on dealing with recruitment agencies
• Improving interview skills and techniques
• Networking skills
• Negotiating salaries

The goal is to provide insight and support to candidates who are currently in a difficult job market. Free Jobseekers Workshop is targeted at all levels of candidate, from junior through to senior management.

Where & When?
September 30th from 6PM to 7.30PM at the Grand Canal Hotel, Dublin 4 and will be presented by NRF Committee member Peter Cosgrove.

Register
To register a candidate for the NRF Jobseekers Workshop or offer your services for the CV Clinic please contact the NRF office on 01-8161754 or email name and contact details to director@nrf.ie

I really cannot comment how valuable it will be. Certainly seem to be trying to cover quite a bit of information in a short space of time BUT all you need is one gem of information that could land you your next job. Remember even if the presentation is nothing new you still have the opportunity to mix and network.

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Could this be the start of the recovery in Ireland?

Irish Job Boards and Recruiters are starting to witness some positive job activity. Read more at CVs & Interviews Blog.

DUNDALK JOBS – Kenexa creates 30 new jobs in Dundalk.

Kenexa has opened new offices in Dundalk which will lead to the creation up to 30 jobs by the end of next year. The company is a provider of business solutions for human resources. It helps companies by identifying the best individual for every job and fosters optimal work environments.
Kenexa has 33 offices in 18 countries worldwide. The company was established in 1987 reported revenues of €166.6m in 2008.

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Below is a summary of some recent jobs announcements across the country including Dublin and Cork regions. In total 700 new jobs were announced by 5 leading companies. Read more about new jobs in Cork, Newry, Dublin and nationwide.

SuccessFactors to create 40 new jobs in Dublin

A global provider of talent management software will establish its European Multilingual Business Centre in Dublin creating 40 high-value jobs in Ireland. The new centre will be located in Dundrum and will service customers in the small and medium-size markets.

Teleperformance to create 240 jobs in Dublin & Newry

French-owned call centre operator Teleperformance will create 240 jobs in Dublin & Newry to support grocery chain Sainsbury’s customer services. Earlier this year the company announced it was created 610 jobs at its customer contact centres in Newry and Bangor.

Olive Safety to create 100 new jobs in Cork

A Cork H&S firm plans to create 100 jobs over the next year, while 20 further posts will be created at a manufacturing company in Dublin. The company will initially employ 20 staff, growing to 100 over the next 12 months.

America Pacific Corporation (AMPAC-ISP Group) to create 20 new jobs in Dublin

America Pacific Corporation (AMPAC-ISP Group) to create 20 new jobs in Dublin over the next five years in Dublin following the decision to set up its European HQ in the city. AMPAC-ISP is one of Europe’s leading companies in the design and manufacture of mission-critical structural components for the European space industry.

Bord Na Móna is to create 300 jobs nationwide

This news comes of the back of a major new investment in green energy. The jobs will be created in a range of areas in projects such as environmental solution, waste recovery and recycling and new investment in wind and gas power stations.

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